Agriculture Production A10, B10, A20, B20, A30, B30
AGPR21A
Module 21A: Animal Breeds (Core)
Outcome
Examine animal breed
characteristics and
development.
Indicators
| (a) | Identify the proper terms for the gender of livestock animals (e.g., steer, heifer, colt, filly, hen and ewe). |
| (b) | List the main distinguishing physical characteristics (e.g., age, frame, size and weight) of an ideal specimen of a chosen livestock breed. |
| (c) | Identify qualities (e.g., age, health and undesirable physical characteristics) to be considered when culling livestock from a specific type of livestock operation (e.g., beef breeding and dairy farms). |
| (d) | Summarize the relationship between purebred breeders and commercial operations. |
| (e) | Discuss the importance of expected progeny differences (EPD) when breeding cattle. |
| (f) | Research the introduction of new livestock to the prairies by early settlers. |
| (g) | Investigate the development of desired characteristics of livestock through breeding practices of the First Nations and Métis peoples and early settlers. |
| (h) | Explain the benefits of crossbreeding. |
| (i) | List the strengths and weaknesses of several breeds of a chosen livestock species. |
| (j) | Classify breeds of a chosen livestock species according to their purpose. |
| (k) | Explore the codes and practices for a chosen livestock species. |
| (l) | Investigate organizations that maintain a breed registry in Canada. |
| (m) | Discuss the development of exotic livestock (e.g., ostrich and llama) farming in Saskatchewan. |
| (n) | Explore how horses were introduced to First Nations peoples and why they are important to their culture. |
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